Ukrainian American Youth Association says: put some SUM in your summer (05/06/01)

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do...

Ukrainian American Youth Association says: put some SUM in your summer

by Andriy Bihun

ELLENVILLE, N.Y. - For the young and the young-at-heart, summertime means fun at camp. Members of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM) can get away from the stress of school life to enjoy the exciting activities and adventures of camping at SUM campgrounds located in Baraboo, Wisc.; Ellenville, N.Y.; Kholodnyi Yar in Fillmore, N.Y.; Khortytsia in Huntington, Ohio; and Kyiv in Detroit.

An array of specialized camps is offered that will not only delight young hearts and minds, but also stimulate the spiritual, intellectual, social, cultural and physical development of youths. From preschoolers to teens, there's a camp for everyone.

For dates, details, registration procedures and downloadable forms, readers are advised to check out SUM's website at http://www.cym.org/US.

This year's summer camp program includes the following.

SUMeniata Camp is a day camp with a complete preschool program for children age 4-6. Kids come with mom or dad to enjoy their first summer camp.
Recreational Camps offer the opportunity to make new friends, learn crafts, have adventures and lots more. They are a full camping experience in the Ukrainian spirit that comes in several flavors - for young children and for teens.
Survival Skills River Camp is a two-week rigorous outdoor camp in Ellenville. Participants learn about survival skills and leadership, build their own camp and hike the mountain trails.
Mandrivnyi Camp, a one-week adventure in Baraboo, offers more hiking experiences for youngsters who love outdoor life.
Counselor-in-Training Camp is a three-year program that includes in-depth studies of Ukrainian language, history, culture, current events and politics, and workshops in counselor methodology, while stimulating social and cultural development among young adults, age 14 to 18.
Sports Camp in Ellenville provides concentrated and specialized instruction in soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, track and swimming, emphasizing sportsmanlike conduct and discipline.
Soccer Camp in Baraboo is a one-week clinic, dedicated to the enthusiasts of this most popular sport, and taught by trained professionals.
Ukrainian Arts Camp in Ellenville is a unique and varied program offering hands-on experience in Ukrainian traditions, heritage and culture. Participants learn Ukrainian dance, bandura and songs, ceramics, embroidery, pysanky, wood-carving, gerdany and theatrical arts. Campers will perform for thousands of spectators at the annual "Zdvyh" Labor Day Festival.

SUM camps have always attracted youth of Ukrainian heritage, who come to share the experience of bonding with new friends and to pastake of summer fun. For more information, contact local SUM branches or the national office in New York City: telephone, (212) 477-3084; e-mail, [email protected].

For Baraboo camp information, call (773) 486-4204 or write [email protected]; for Ellenville information, call (845) 647-7230 or write [email protected].

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